American Kenpo Karate

American Kenpo Karate (Kids, Junior, & Senior Programs)

Kenpo Kids Program
For children 4-6, the Kenpo Kids Program teaches basic concepts of discipline, fair play, and personal safety in a setting of fun and challenging activities.

Emphasis is placed on reinforcing the good habits of exercise and behavior, as well as teaching awareness of "stranger danger" and basic emergency response such as knowing key names and phone numbers.

The students are given a simplified understanding of Kenpo skills that they can build upon as they move through the program.

Students can set and achieve goals as they move through the charted Kenpo Kids belt system.
 

Junior Kenpo Program
For children 7-14, the Junior Kenpo Program is intended to give a solid immersion in self-defense as contained in the American Kenpo style.

The level of activity provides an appropriate challenges for this age group.

Opportunities for mock combat through sparring are provided in a setting that stresses safety as the most important factor.

In addition, each month, there is a theme for personal growth and development. These themes each have assignments for completion outside of the karate school.

Students can earn recognition patches to put on their uniforms, but also learn important life skills such as integrity, courage, and discipline.

Senior Kenpo Program
For students 15 and older, the Senior Kenpo Program presents the complete American Kenpo System, containing the material developed by Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker.

Each rank level contains self-defense techniques, prescribed forms (sets & katas), and routines for development of basic Kenpo skills.

Opportunities for sparring are provided to develop confidence and skill in a safe and controlled environment.

The program emphasizes developing the total person: physical, mental, and emotional.

Personal progress is monitored and encouraged through a clear and timely belt ranking system.